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Lexipol provides fully developed, state-specific law enforcement policies researched and written by subject matter experts and vetted by attorneys. Our policies are based on nationwide standards and best practices while also incorporating state and federal laws and regulations where appropriate. Best of all, we keep your policies updated for you, saving you time and money.
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The 10th Circuit ruled the bullet seizure during surgery was lawful, justified by medical consent under the Fourth Amendment
The 10th Circuit upheld the admissibility of a voluntary confession, ruling it was Fifth Amendment compliant given the friendly interview
In U.S. v. Pinder, the 10th Circuit questioned a car search and discovery of evidence under the search-incident-to-arrest doctrine
Raising a Monell claim is one way plaintiffs try to get at the purse of the government agency in the role as the officer’s employer, supervisor and policy-maker
A recent case highlights the importance of “clearly established” law at the time of law enforcement-civilian interactions
The sad reality is that many public safety families struggle to enforce the law on the street only to lose control of the battle at home
A suspect challenged the validity of the underlying arrest warrants, but the court held the officers had a good faith basis to rely on the information about the warrants
“We think that the use of force remains reasonable after a suspect employs a weapon, has not surrendered, and thus remains dangerous.”
This month’s selection focuses on the “why” behind tragedies and the lessons public safety can take from other professions
Do those in public safety do a good job of taking advantage of what’s available to help them in their times of need?
The appellate court held the law was sufficiently clear and that the officer “should have known he could not use deadly force on an unarmed man in a parked car.”
As much as you would like it, you can’t expect to be everyone’s hero. The trauma a victim is experiencing is theirs to handle, not your burden to assume
Your legacy doesn’t evolve through want or desire – it evolves from what you do
Officers are under unprecedented stress, working long hours and in many cases feeling little support
SCOTUS has rejected the argument “that reasonable cause for an investigative stop can only be based on the officer’s personal observation, rather than on information supplied by another person”
Caring for families, reducing family stress and combining efforts with spouses who care for the officer at home can improve retention
Physical fitness is a perishable skill and a concerted effort to maintain fitness over time is critical
The Tekoh ruling should be a non-event for all law enforcement officers. Miranda warnings should be administered as they were before the case was decided.
This month’s selection focuses on why organizations must adapt in order to thrive, which may never have been more critical for law enforcement
Check-ins ensure every department employee has a chance, at least once a year, to talk about any problems they might be experiencing
It is proper for an officer to conduct a cursory inspection of adjoining spaces without probable cause or reasonable suspicion
Because we know how high the risk is for first responders, we must be diligent in detecting and preventing cardiac disease
Laughing in a tough situation releases feel-good brain chemicals that help alleviate stress; however, problems arise when not everyone is on the joke
Assessing the totality of the circumstances, a court holds the plain view exception applied and the officers’ search of a vehicle was lawful
Focus on developing the skills and knowledge you need to succeed, not just on achieving the rank
The program will be offered online at no cost
This month’s selection deals with how humans behave in the face of great risk, and what we can do to improve our chances of survival
The court restated the well-established law that an officer’s observance of a traffic violation, no matter how minor, gives the officer probable cause to initiate a stop
The court noted the “vast difference” between providing a warning before releasing a dog to search off-lead and not giving a warning while searching with a leashed dog
As long as an officer has a good-faith belief that the person has authority to consent, the consent will be upheld in court.
Investigation of cyberstalking, or any stalking based on communications, should start with a visit to the appropriate prosecutor for guidance on the constitutional guardrails
What happens when there aren’t enough police officers to handle calls for service? Our citizens and the community suffer
What matters is that you at least attempt to step in the person’s shoes and patiently and respectfully explain why and how you need to proceed
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